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Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/27/2004, 11:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 380
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Thanks, this was a big help.

Thanks, this was a big help.
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/26/2004, 11:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 380
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Waratah

Does/has anyone ever heard of an anemone with this name? It is from Australia. Any and all info would be greatly appreaciated.

Thanks.
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 11/14/2004, 02:13 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,042
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Another option in the winter (depending on where...

Another option in the winter (depending on where you live) is to use it on the driveway when it snows. It will not freeze and will evaperate after melting the snow and ice. Leaving a dusting of...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/14/2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 273
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Not sure from the pics, if it is a red flowerpot...

Not sure from the pics, if it is a red flowerpot or not. IF it is, it should do fine in the tank you described. The green ones are a different story all together.

Here is a pic of one of the...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/11/2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Is the sand silcate/inert? If so, I would shy...

Is the sand silcate/inert? If so, I would shy away from it. As the CC or Southdown (Caribean sand), or Aragonite, all are mostly calcium, and they will help to stablize and hold the ph higher. ...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/11/2004, 11:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 806
Posted By ACIDRAIN
I have kept many different anemones, and some...

I have kept many different anemones, and some have died, but most I just traded or sold. The longest I have kept them though, would be an LTA for over 8 years. It was kept, as all have been, ...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 575
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Yes I agree, it looks very nice. And if it is...

Yes I agree, it looks very nice. And if it is eating, all the better. Good luck and keep up updated.
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/09/2004, 09:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 178
Posted By ACIDRAIN
I had a morish idol in with my Califonia Horn...

I had a morish idol in with my Califonia Horn Shark, and they did not bother each other what so ever. The morish idol ate spectrum, while the rest of the tank, shark, bird wrasse, grouper, ...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 02:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,520
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Just a couple of things here. As was...

Just a couple of things here.

As was pointed out to me in another thread in this forum, we cannot say all or most, about these creatures. As we need to specify on names and such, as well, ...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 01:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Yes, I like his book collection as well. Most...

Yes, I like his book collection as well. Most of his statements are those of a scientific nature, and so I tend to believe them. This particular book, I have recomended to many new anemone...
Forum: Responsible Reefkeeping 11/09/2004, 12:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,427
Posted By ACIDRAIN
On a some what interesting note, a law simular...

On a some what interesting note, a law simular in nature was passed a couple of years ago. Though it was about FW fish, and under different circumstances, the point is, that it was done without...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/09/2004, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 440
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Here are some online places, for macro algea, ...

Here are some online places, for macro algea, and SW plants;

Live Aquaria (http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?siteid=20&pCatId=490&TopCatId=490)

Gulf Coast Ecosystems...
Forum: Fish Only & Aggressive Tanks 11/09/2004, 12:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 196
Posted By ACIDRAIN
I am in full agreement with wolverine. As well, ...

I am in full agreement with wolverine. As well, they grow very fast, and need lots of food.
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/09/2004, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 294
Posted By ACIDRAIN
IMO, the bulbs are probably needing replaced...

IMO, the bulbs are probably needing replaced about now.

As for your questions, IMO;
#1and #3; The bulbs are needing replaced. As the light intensity fades over time, the corals will fade...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By ACIDRAIN
I enjoyed both of those articles, though they...

I enjoyed both of those articles, though they are not conclusive as to saying that the higher lighting is better and the anemones will do better under higher lighting. The first one was not done in...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 11:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 575
Posted By ACIDRAIN
I just read this article, and under the section...

I just read this article, and under the section "Species Specific Information" it states reports of what I stated above about mine liking the cave area.
The Breeders Registry...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By ACIDRAIN
My info comes from "Host Sea Anemone Secrets" by...

My info comes from "Host Sea Anemone Secrets" by Dr Ron Shimek. 2001 ISBN 0-9664549-5-2

An excellent book, that not only completely disects the anatomy of the anemone, but describes all the...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 10:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 575
Posted By ACIDRAIN
BTAs don't nessecarily care for high lighting, ...

BTAs don't nessecarily care for high lighting, in fact, they usually do better under PCs, or VHOs rather than the MHs. It may take severa days or weeks to acclimate comfortably. It may also just...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 10:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 295
Posted By ACIDRAIN
The 55 is much to small to keep them together. ...

The 55 is much to small to keep them together. Gsm clowns are probably the nastiest of all the clowns when it comes to aggression. The other problem you will have, is if/when the anemone decides...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 292
Posted By ACIDRAIN
The best thing to do, is get a colony of clowns,...

The best thing to do, is get a colony of clowns, while they are very young. With several anemones, put in 4, 5, 6, or more clowns that you got all together. What I mean by all together, is...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 335
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Most anemones don't really like the MH lighting, ...

Most anemones don't really like the MH lighting, and do wonderfully under the PCs. However, the carpet is not MOST anemonees, and thus does require the higher lighting, and most actually will...
Forum: Anemones & Clownfish 11/09/2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 272
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Update; Both are doing fine. The upper most one...

Update; Both are doing fine. The upper most one in the pic has moved only about a foot away from where it was in the pic, and stayed up high on the tank. The other one (the one I call the new...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/08/2004, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 603
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Here is one that I am a long time member of. It...

Here is one that I am a long time member of. It has been going for many many years now, for more than 30 years. Including the ACA, this club is one of the top 3-4 clubs in the country. It is not...
Forum: Reef Discussion 11/07/2004, 10:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 320
Posted By ACIDRAIN
Most all of the SPS will not sting very far. ...

Most all of the SPS will not sting very far. They do not have stinging "runners" that they can deploy, like many of the LPS can. As for the frogspawn and hammers, these two are very aggressive. ...
Forum: Advanced Topics 11/06/2004, 03:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,168
Posted By ACIDRAIN
20K bulbs are not dimmer, they are just a...

20K bulbs are not dimmer, they are just a different spectrum of lighting than 10K, or 6500K, which are more closely to the spectrum of the sun. The lighting you have should make them look better,...
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